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Delve into the fascinating world of prehistory with an interactive GPS scavenger hunt. Discover archaeological sites, learn about primeval humans and follow the tracks of extinct animals as you walk through historic landscapes.

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Hanzestad Zwolle

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke Hanzegeschiedenis van Zwolle. Wandel door de goed bewaarde middeleeuwse binnenstad en leer over de glor…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
50 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Peperbus en Sassenpoort

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de beroemdste gebouwen van Zwolle! Wandel langs de Peperbus, de Sassenpoort en andere bijzondere plekken. Een le…
Geschiedenis 9-10 year
40 min 2,0 km 10
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Domstad Ontdekken

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken de rijke geschiedenis van Utrecht. Wandel langs de iconische Domtoren, de prachtige Oudegracht en andere histori…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
60 min 3,0 km 10 7
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Op ontdekking in historisch Delfshaven

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Stap terug in de tijd in een van de weinige wijken van Rotterdam die het bombardement van 1940 heeft overleefd. Ontdek …
Geschiedenis 11-12 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Historische Jordaan

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door de schilderachtige Jordaan en ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van deze voormalige arbeidersbuurt. Van de Weste…
Geschiedenis 15-16 year
55 min 2,8 km 10 2

Featured this week: example questions for Prehistory

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What did people do when they were sick in prehistoric times?
They used plants as medicine They went to the doctor They took pills They went to the hospital
How long were the tusks of a mammoth?
As long as a big man As long as a pencil As long as a spoon As long as a finger
What tools did people use to chop?
A stone axe A metal saw An electric drill A pair of scissors
What bones did prehistoric people use?
As tools As a toy As money As books
How did prehistoric people do laundry?
In rivers In washing machines In the shower In the bath
What did mammoths have in common?
Long tusks and lots of hair Wings to fly Very small legs A long neck
When did the first people start walking upright?
A long time ago Last week Last year They never walked upright
What did people use as drinking cups?
Hollowed-out wood or nut shells Glass cups Plastic cups Metal cups
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What did we call the people who travelled around looking for food?
Hunter-gatherers Farmers Shopkeepers Construction workers
What tools did prehistoric people invent to turn over soil?
The team The tractor The lawnmower The chainsaw
What did prehistoric people do with animal bones?
They made tools and needles from it They threw them away They buried them They sold them
What was the largest animal that prehistoric people hunted?
The mammoth The elephant The tiger The bear
Which animal was first domesticated (made tame) by humans?
The dog The cat The horse The cow
What did prehistoric people make from animal skins?
Clothing and shoes Books Toys Jewellery
What did prehistoric people use as a needle for sewing?
Sharp bones or thorns Metal needles Plastic needles Glass needles
What did prehistoric people use as the first form of water transport?
A tree trunk A cruise ship A sailboat A speedboat
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How long ago did the first humanoids live?
About 7 million years ago About 1 million years ago About 50,000 years ago About 20 million years ago
What did prehistoric people use to keep their tools sharp?
They smashed stones against each other They used sand as sandpaper They held them in the fire They rubbed them on tree bark
What was the main reason people were nomads in the Stone Age?
They followed the seasons and migrating animals for food They were looking for better caves to live in They fled volcanic eruptions They were looking for materials to make weapons
Which animals were first domesticated by prehistoric humans?
Wolves (which later became dogs) Horses Cows Pigs
Why did prehistoric people make petroglyphs?
To tell stories and pass on knowledge To mark their territory To scare other people away To show the way to water
How old did an average prehistoric man get?
About 25-30 years About 50-60 years About 15-20 years About 40-50 years
Approximately how long did the entire Stone Age last?
More than 2 million years About 100,000 years About 50,000 years About 10,000 years
Which prehistoric animal did people often hunt in groups?
Mammoth Dinosaur Tiger Crocodile
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What form of primitive surgery was demonstrated in the Neolithic?
Trepanation (skull drilling) Heart surgery Eye surgery Bone fracture repair
What characterises Aurignacian culture?
First complex art expressions Invention of pottery First agriculture Use of metal tools
What was the main advantage of nomadic life during the Paleolithic?
Tracking migrating animals Better defence More privacy Easier transport
What is a menhir?
An upright megalithic stone A prehistoric tool A kind of prehistoric dwelling A ceremonial mask
What is the meaning of the term 'Australopithecus'?
Southern monkey Oriental man Great ape Early man
How are prehistoric handprints in caves usually made?
By spraying paint around the hand By dipping the hand in paint By mimicking the outline By pressing hand into clay
What characterised the Magdalenian culture?
Refined art and tools made of bone and antler First agriculture The use of metal Construction of permanent houses
What event marked the end of the Pleistocene epoch?
The end of the last ice age The extinction of dinosaurs First agriculture The invention of writing
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In what period were the first pottery pieces made?
Early Neolithic (8000 BC) Late Palaeolithic (15000 BC) Mesolithic (6000 BC) Bronze Age (2500 BC)
What was the main food crop in the early Neolithic?
Bucket and einkorn (ancient wheat varieties) Modern wheat Rice Corn
What technical innovation made the Neolithic Revolution possible?
Polished stone tools The wheel Bronze weapons Iron ploughshares
Which prehistoric site in Turkey is considered one of the first permanent settlements?
Göbekli Tepe Çatalhöyük Tell es-Sawwan Ain Ghazal
What characterised the transition from the Pleistocene to the Holocene?
End of the last ice age Beginning of the first ice age Major volcanic eruption Meteorite impact
What distinguished Homo heidelbergensis from earlier human species?
Larger brain content and more robust build First use of fire Development of art Beginnings of agriculture
What distinguishes Homo floresiensis from other human species?
Very small body height (1 metre) Absence of opposable thumbs Living in treetops Exclusively herbivorous diet
What factor led to the extinction of megafauna during the Pleistocene?
Combination of climate change and human hunting Volcanic activity only Human hunting only Exclusively diseases
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Which species of animal was first domesticated?
Dog Sheep Goat Pig
What was characteristic of social organisation in the Neolithic?
Development of social hierarchies Fully egalitarian societies Exclusively matriarchal structures No permanent leadership
Which culture built the megalithic temple Göbekli Tepe in Turkey?
Pre-Ceramic Neolithic A Halaf culture Ubaid culture Çatalhöyük culture
Which period is marked by the first use of copper in combination with stone?
Chalcolithic Mesolithic Early Bronze Age Late Neolithic
Which site in China shows the earliest evidence of rice cultivation?
Hemudu Banpo Yangshao Longshan
Which archaeological culture is associated with the earliest copper mines in Europe?
Vinča culture Cucuteni culture Starčevo culture Karanovo culture
What technique did Palaeolithic hunters use to capture mammoths?
Drifting to canyons or swamps Use of tamed wolves Construction of wooden traps Poisoning water sites
Which archaeological culture is associated with the mysterious Nebra disk?
Únětice culture Hallstatt culture La Tène culture Lusatian culture
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A Prehistory scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about Prehistory, part of the theme History. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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